Internship - Fresh Produce Supply Chain

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking an Intern to support a seasonal project in the Robinson Fresh division in Rotterdam.

This hands-on internship focuses on assisting with the sale of Brazilian fresh produce and other products, exposing you to the fresh produce supply chain, agriculture, and international trade. You will begin on-site to support onboarding, training, and daily tasks, then move to a hybrid setup with about three days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Driven and motivated with admin tasks and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation received from customers.
• Check pesticide information and quantities.
• Review social accreditations and compliance documents.
• Assess whether lots meet retailer requirements.
• Determine if products can be sold to retailers based on docs and standards.
• Follow up with farmers or suppliers on incomplete or incorrect docs.
• Support daily operational and administrative activities in Rotterdam.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Administrative tasks

Education

Pursuing last semester or recently graduated

Job description

C.H. Robinson is looking for an Intern to support an important seasonal project within our Robinson Fresh division in Rotterdam. In this internship, you will support a key project focused on helping facilitate the sale of Brazilian fresh produce, while also assisting with other products and activities across the business. This is a hands‑on, administration‑focused internship where you will gain valuable exposure to the fresh produce supply chain, agriculture, retail requirements, compliance processes, and international trade. You will work closely with experienced colleagues in Rotterdam and have the opportunity to learn how fresh products move through a global supply chain. You will start by working from the office every day to support onboarding and training. Once you are working more independently, the role can move to a hybrid setup, with approximately 3 days per week in the office. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to learn,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review documentation received from customers
• Check pesticide information, including the type and quantity of pesticides used
• Review social accreditations, certifications, and other compliance-related documentation
• Assess whether specific product lots meet retailer requirements
• Help determine whether products can be sold to specific retailers based on documentation and compliance standards
• Follow up with farmers or suppliers when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or incorrect
• Work closely with colleagues in Rotterdam to support daily operational and administrative activities
• Gain hands‑on experience in fresh produce, agriculture, retail compliance, and supply chain processes
• Learn internal business processes and systems used within a global logistics and supply chain organization

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Driven, highly motivated, and comfortable working with administrative tasks and documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Portuguese language skills
• Currently pursuing the last semester of studies or recently graduated
• Interest in supply chain, agriculture, fresh produce, retail, logistics, or international trade
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with time‑sensitive priorities

Location: Bieslookweg 20, 2988 DE Ridderkerk, The Netherlands

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Interview process: Team interview in the office and final online interview with direct manager

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.

For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.